The Fourth Grade Wizards

Marianne struggles daily with the death of her mother. When a classmate suggests she needs a pet, Marianne won't rest until she has one. But when the new half wolf runs away, what does Marianne do?

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Daydreaming. That's all Marianne does in class. Ever since her mother died she's lost interest in practically everything Even becoming a Fourth Grade Wizard doesn't seem special anymore. Marianne doesn't think she'll ever care the same way about anything again. Then things start looking brighter when she gets a puppy of her own to love. Now she doesn't have time to daydream anymore'